No, he was fairly controlled by the Spurs back in the '07 finals (although he still averaged something like 24, 7, 7). They're really the only team in his playoff career that's ever been able to significantly limit him, although that was 6 years ago.

I think Kobe has taken too many shots the last few years. The last time they won the title Gasol and Bynum did a lot of damage. Last night he has 14 assists and they win. It will be interesting to see if that continues. Jacking up 30 shots every night isn't a good sign for any team. Kobe can hit more tough shots than anyone, but that doesn't mean you should constantly take them.

No, he was fairly controlled by the Spurs back in the '07 finals (although he still averaged something like 24, 7, 7). They're really the only team in his playoff career that's ever been able to significantly limit him, although that was 6 years ago.

The Spurs let Lebron do his thing and took everyone else from him. Pop is great at that. If the other team has someone like Durant, Kobe, Lebron he lets that one person have their game and shut down everyone else

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I think that's because Phil Jackson knew how to reign Kobe. I don't think it's always been a problem as some insist. I think it's definitely been a problem under Brown and D'Antoni.

Other than 2005-2006 where he had no choice but to take every single shot he could, his numbers have been consistent his whole career. He's taking she same number of shots now that he was taking under Phil.

This lists HOF probability among active players. Don't know if I buy that Vince Carter is likely to make it, but I'd like to see it. Nash seems too low on it considering his multiple MVPs and perceived team guy attitude/character.

Other than 2005-2006 where he had no choice but to take every single shot he could, his numbers have been consistent his whole career. He's taking she same number of shots now that he was taking under Phil.

He's on pace for his third most attempts this year, but I guess it's more that he isn't taking the right kind of shots.

one of the dumbest articles I ever stumbled upon in my life...I emailed her and said three words: "I hate you." and she emailed back and said "no you don't, you just THINK you do." which made me laugh

Yeah, it's ridiculous stuff like this that creates the Kobe mythology. This is why some have the crazy idea that he's on the same level as Jordan or even LeBron (although...wow, that article says not just on the same level but better than MJ ).

People always think the new thing is better than the old thing. Same reason people thought this year's Olympic team would whip the Dream Team. By the same token, LeBron is a great passer, but he's not Magic Johnson, or even Larry Bird really yet you hear those comparisons.

People always think the new thing is better than the old thing. Same reason people thought this year's Olympic team would whip the Dream Team. By the same token, LeBron is a great passer, but he's not Magic Johnson, or even Larry Bird really yet you hear those comparisons.

The old thing isn't Kobe, though. It's Jordan. Kobe isn't on that level, never was and never will be.